Volvo S40 2004 vs Renault Megane 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 56 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1130 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 is 3 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S40 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
883 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Volvo S40 has 116 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Volvo S40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`940 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
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